Superior Grocers opened its second Las Vegas store July 23 at 390 S Decatur Blvd. Among other products, customers can find a $1.99 street hot dog plus Jarritos soda combo, premium cuts of SR Superior Ranch Meat, agua frescas, boba tea, fresh tamales and treats from an in-store dulceria. Customers can visit SuperiorGrocers.com or download […]
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The Kroger Co. Holds Grand Reopening At Dallas Store
The Kroger Dallas Division celebrated the grand reopening of its Lake Highlands store July 23 at 10677 E. Northwest Highway in Dallas. The festivities included a welcome by John Votava, Kroger Dallas Division director of corporate affairs, followed by remarks from Kroger Texas President Rudy DiPietro and store leader Josh Owens. To mark the occasion, […]
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ECRS Adds Text-Em-All Capabilities To CATAPULT Software
At Ignite 2025, ECRS announced that it had begun a strategic partnership with Text-Em-All, a provider of mass messaging solutions. The collaboration designates Text-Em-All as the preferred SMS marketing provider integrated with the CATAPULT software suite, enabling independent retailers to engage customers more effectively and drive growth. With the integration, CATAPULT users can send SMS messages directly to their shoppers without time-consuming manual workarounds. Whether promoting a weekend […]
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NJFC Applauds Legislation To Combat Litter Through Reusable Bag Program
In what will be another tool to fight litter in the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation for a permanent annual appropriation of $500,000 to the Clean Communities Program Fund for the New Jersey Food Council’s reusable bag program. The NJFC, NJCCC and Clean Communities Coordinators hailed the signing of the bill and […]
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Heritage Grocers Group CEO Steps Down, Leadership Transitions In Progress
Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has shared multiple leadership transitions within the company, as Suzy Monford steps down from her role as chairwoman and CEO to pursue other opportunities. She had joined the company in November 2024. HGG has named industry veteran David Hirz chairman of the board and is instituting an Office of the CEO […]
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Grocery Stores Offer Assist As Tailgating Season Approaches
Sept. 6 marks the 10th annual celebration of National Tailgating Day. The day of celebration was created by Luke Lorick, president of Tailgating Challenge, a tailgating-focused social media brand. Lorick’s enthusiasm for tailgating turned into a brand with a mission: test out the coolest tailgating gear and give fans a chance to win. Over the […]
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Brookshire Brothers To Implement Cognira’s PromoAI Platform
Brookshire Brothers, a Texas-based employee-owned grocery retailer, has partnered with Cognira to implement PromoAI, an advanced platform for promotion planning, optimization and analysis. The grocer selected Cognira for its AI-driven forecasting, workflow automation and deep promotional performance analytics, all of which will help deliver more relevant offers, improve collaboration and enhance promotional ROI. “After extensive […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Announces 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. is accepting applications for the 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit this fall. The event will explore new health-focused foods, beverages and products for potential placement in the grocer’s supermarket banners. Suppliers should be headquartered in states where those banners operate, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and […]